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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X454 BDGMOT history

X454 BDG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 7 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,686 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 BDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X454 BDG was last recorded at 42,686 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2014: 30,236 miles, lower than 129,031 miles on 19 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
36,150 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,536 miles
Average per year
1,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,686 miles
  • 2025 – 36,150 miles
  • 2024 – 35,752 miles
  • 2023 – 35,470 miles
  • 2022 – 34,796 miles
  • 2021 – 34,527 miles
  • 2020 – 34,389 miles
  • 2019 – 34,163 miles
  • 2018 – 33,688 miles
  • 2017 – 32,955 miles
  • 2016 – 32,129 miles
  • 2015 – 31,421 miles
  • 2014 – 30,236 miles
  • 2013 – 129,031 miles
  • 2012 – 27,931 miles
  • 2011 – 26,809 miles
  • 2010 – 25,414 miles
  • 2009 – 23,984 miles
  • 2008 – 22,394 miles
  • 2007 – 20,687 miles
  • 2006 – 18,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,686 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,686 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    928007361859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,150 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,150 miles
    Test number
    684044644626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail36,150 miles (+398)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,150 miles
    Test number
    105067418576
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass35,752 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    477465223279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    714136670652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail35,470 miles (+674)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    688290084586
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass34,796 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    640789303622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,527 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    828588461406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass34,389 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    669423824954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,163 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,163 miles
    Test number
    318162888535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass33,688 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,688 miles
    Test number
    935469314172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass32,955 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,955 miles
    Test number
    516283558777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass32,129 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    646985959809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,116 miles (+695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,116 miles
    Test number
    765931407431
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass31,421 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,421 miles
    Test number
    257859715265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,236 miles (-98,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    866006324269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass129,031 miles (+101,100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    587070803200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,931 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    728309512207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    455422021247
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
  20. Fail26,809 miles (+1,395)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    419792121251
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
  21. Pass25,414 miles (+1,430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,414 miles
    Test number
    471889720253
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass23,984 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,984 miles
    Test number
    390611339498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,394 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,394 miles
    Test number
    612402638297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass20,687 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,687 miles
    Test number
    624850047222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,726 miles
    Test number
    181617926232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X454 BDG

Does X454 BDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X454 BDG is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X454 BDG?
The MOT on X454 BDG is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X454 BDG done?
X454 BDG was recorded at 42,686 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,222 miles a year.
Has X454 BDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 BDG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X454 BDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X454 BDG find?
X454 BDG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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